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They do! You would think that since I already qualified for the lapband, that approval for revision would be easy! Not! Right now, they are asking my doctor for "documentation" of my compliance with his diet and exercise plan. How can he prove that? He isn't with me 24 hours a day. He has only seen me four times in the last year... Sigh... Hopefully I will know something soon.

I had the hiatal hernia repair at the same time too. I think the excess swelling just makes it harder because I too struggled tremendously. Only thing I could get down was sugar free Popsicles. I lived on them because even Water and Protein shakes were a no-no. Finally, as the swelling began to subside I could get more things in (about 2 1/2 weeks out): Jello, Greek yogurt, a couple of spoonfuls of cream of chicken (strained). About a month out I discovered the RTD (ready to drink) Premier Protein chocolate shakes. They weren't chalky and they didn't initiate my gag reflex.
I really hope you feel better sooner rather than later. I'm sorry you're going through this, but it will pass! I wish you the best of success. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Before you know it, your slow walk will become a run!

My big day is August 4th in Mexico. Having occasional OMG moments, but mostly excited and looking forward to my new sleeved life.

Please contact your DR if you are vomiting. It's not good for you so early. Can cause problems. I did not vomit unless I was over eating. You can only eat 3 small bites (baby spoon size) at a time for now. Make sure you do Fluid separate from eating times. Like a pattern: 1/4 glass of Water, 1 hr later eat, 30 mins after more fluids...etc...sounds crazy but you cannot fit anything in your pouch anymore.